The statue of Gov. Austin Blair, the war governor (1861- 1864), is silhouetted against the state Capitol in Lansing on Dec. 12, 2012.

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The state Legislature has plenty of thorny issues - including a ban on traditional abortion insurance coverage - to sort out before the end of the year.

Here are five other things lawmakers are likely to take up before adjourning for the holidays Dec. 12.Campaign finance

A bill that would double the contribution limits to statewide candidates from $3,400 to $6,800 is lurking. It also would set a $2,000 limit for contributions to candidates for state senator, up from $1,000, and a $1,000 limit for contributions to state House candidates, up from $500. ...